Manila Bulletin Lifestyle

07/07/2025

HAPPENING NOW: Chagee’s Philippine debut kicks off today with fitness pop-up at SM North

It’s official—Chagee has landed. The international milk tea brand opened its weeklong pop-up today, July 7, at SM North EDSA’s The Block Atrium, marking the first leg of its Philippine launch.

Running until July 13, the “CHAGEE 7-Day Power Up Challenge” introduces Filipino customers to the global tea chain through wellness-inspired games and activities. On site: giant bowling, basketball, mini golf, and free dance fitness sessions, along with complimentary samples of Chagee’s signature BO·YA Jasmine Green Milk Tea. Exclusive prizes and branded merchandise are also up for grabs.

With over 6,000 locations across China, Southeast Asia, and the U.S., Chagee is expanding into the Philippines with three new stores opening this August in SM North EDSA, Robinsons Galleria, and Venice Grand Canal Mall.

Known for its authentic, no-artificial-sweetener blends and premium tea leaves, Chagee offers a modern tea bar experience rooted in tradition and reimagined for today’s health-conscious drinkers.

07/07/2025

Arturo Sanchez’s exhibit “Rarely Visible to the Naked Eye” is about the subtle and often overlooked aspects of human experience, where the visible and invisible intertwine.

READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/07/04/a-look-into-arturo-sanchez-jrs-rarely-visible-to-the-naked-eye

06/07/2025

KOMIKS FOR LIFE!

LOOK: Filipino komikeros shine at the Philippine International Comics Festival (PICOF) 2025 at SM Megamall.

(📸 Poch Eulalia | Manila Bulletin Lifestyle)

06/07/2025

Presented at the architecturally stunning Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, the collection centered on the reconstruction of formality.

After Maria Grazia Chiuri departs from Dior, all eyes are on the brand’s newest creative director, Jonathan Anderson—and for good reason. He is the first...

06/07/2025

Meet Teviant's limited-edition Starbalm Minis—tiny, radiant, and made to shine on every skin tone.

When Heart Evangelista casually teased a product on her Instagram reel and said, “Look at this mini. Have you ever seen it before? No you haven’t!”—I...

06/07/2025

Dubbed “Pirate Bae,” the menswear collection is part of the designer’s 2025 lineup.

Life is a constant search for who we are. We are always looking for answers about their purpose, our place in the world, and, more importantly, what truly gives...

06/07/2025

The final chapters of the beloved bookshop are about to be written.

They say if walls could talk, they’d reveal stories untold—of moments and memories long past. That sentiment rings especially true for the walls of...

06/07/2025

Preschool teacher and child development specialist Gabby Roa-Limjoco breaks down the real reasons kids struggle at the start of the school year and what parents can do to help.

Preschool teacher and mom-of-three Gabby Roa-Limjoco knows the back-to-school jitters all too well—not just from the classroom, but from her own household. As...

06/07/2025

The renowned Filipino event stylist celebrates 15 illustrious years in the industry.

Being an event stylist requires not just knowing what makes a good celebration—ambiance, food, music, and style—but also having the skill to make these...

06/07/2025

Developmental pediatrician Dr. Jack Herrin shares practical ways to help kids shift from summer nights to school mornings with ease.

Long summer nights, late mornings, and screen time galore—no wonder the return to early school mornings is an overwhelming task. “Even if you just stayed...

05/07/2025

In today’s : The final chapters of beloved Solidaridad bookshop are about to be written. Renowned Filipino event stylist Gideon Hermosa celebrates 15 illustrious years in the industry. Preschool teacher and child development specialist Gabby Roa-Limjoco breaks down the real reasons kids struggle at the start of the school year and what parents can do to help. Plus, developmental pediatrician Dr. Jack Herrin shares practical ways to help kids shift from summer nights to school mornings with ease.

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05/07/2025

Spatio is back with a bold new vision that champions , a celebration of Filipino creativity through immersive, story-driven design. The refreshed space reopened at Opus Mall, Bridgetowne on July 3, 2025.

Spatio also introduces its first-ever collaboration with the Fashion Accessory Makers of the Philippines (FAMph) and filmmaker/artist Connie Macatuno. Together, they bring to life a campaign that honors the artistry, emotion, and purpose behind every locally made piece.

Now home to over 100 Filipino designers and brands, Spatio offers a thoughtfully curated selection of fashion, accessories, home, and lifestyle items across 7,800 sqm and three expansive levels.

This season, discover a fresh generation of local makers shaping the future of Philippine design.